Xenoblade composer shares a message, says “it’s time for a fresh start”
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Kenji Hiramatsu, one of the main composers of the Xenoblade Chronicles series, has shared a special message and says that “it’s time for a fresh start”.
Hiramatsu has worked on the franchise since the very beginning. Some of the tracks he’s been involved with include Engage the Enemy, You Will Know Our Names, Counterattack, You Will Recall Our Names, and You Will Know Our Names – Finale.
[Let’s Talk] September 2023 Nintendo Direct reactions
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The September 2023 Nintendo Direct took place earlier this week, and we’re curious to hear about your reactions concerning the presentation.
Nintendo itself actually had quite a bit of content on display. Some titles were known about previously, and there were a bunch of remasters thrown into the mix. Highlights include Princess Peach: Showtime, Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door, F-Zero 99, Mario vs. Donkey Kong, and Another Code: Recollection.
From third-parties, announcements included Unicorn Overlord, Contra: Operation Galuga, SaGa Emerald Beyond, and Tomb Raider I-III Remastered Starring Lara Croft.
We have the full recap of the show here, but for those that tuned in, what’d you think of the Nintendo Direct? What was your personal highlight? Let us know in the comments below.
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Full Void gameplay
Posted on 1 year ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch eShop, Videos | 0 comments
OutOfTheBit brought Full Void to Switch this week, and we have a closer look with new gameplay. A bunch of footage is here for the 2D cinematic puzzle platformer.
Those interested in learning more can check out the following overview:
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Enraged Red Ogre gameplay
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Enraged Red Ogre just came to Switch this week, and with new gameplay, fans can get a new look at the action platformer. 17 minutes of footage has come in.
Learn more about the title in the following overview:
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Video: Mortal Kombat 1 graphics comparison
Posted on 1 year ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch, Videos | 0 comments
A new graphics comparison video has come in for Mortal Kombat 1, showing how the Switch version stacks up to the PlayStation 5, Xbox Series S, and PC (Steam Deck) releases.
It seems that a number of compromises were made to get the fighter running on Switch with several adjustments having been implemented. Character models, geometry, textures, shadows, and more are all scaled back on Switch. The game also has a lower resolution on Switch as expected.
Inazuma Eleven: Victory Road third trailer
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Level-5 is back with another look at Inazuma Eleven: Victory Road by providing the game’s third official trailer. This comes ahead of the 2023 Tokyo Game Show.
It’s been a wild ride for the overall development of Inazuma Eleven: Victory Road. First announced in 2016 as Inazuma Eleven Ares, the game was targeting a 2018 launch. However, the project has seemed like it’s finally been on track over the past year or two.
Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time “1st” trailer
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Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time was first announced during this year’s February Nintendo Direct, and the game resurfaced with a new trailer that just dropped.
Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time has players experiencing a new life full of adventures. The game features crafting, quests, and combat. Another aspect involves players traveling to the past to uncover secrets and alter history.
Decapolice “Concept Image” and “Playable Guide” trailers
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After it was announced at the start of the year, Level-5 shared a status update on Decapolice by providing two new trailers. Fans can now get a look at the “Concept Image” and “Playable Guide” videos now.
Here’s an overview of the game:
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Slay the Spire is Europe’s next Nintendo Switch Online Game Trial
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Slay the Spire is planned as Europe’s next Nintendo Switch Online Game Trial, it’s been announced. Those that are interested can get a head start by downloading it now here.
Those with an active subscription can play the game for free between September 19 and September 25. Any progress made should be able to transfer to the full release.
Vampire Survivors update out now (version 1.6.108), patch notes
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A new update recently went out for Vampire Survivors with the Switch version moving up to version 1.6.108.
There’s a lot here, with many fixes and improvements being implemented across the board. Some subtle changes include an updated game icon and updated credits, plus support for Traditional Chinese.
The full rundown is as follows: